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Sanctioned Ships Bypass Hormuz Blockade
10+ hour, 36+ min ago (386+ words) US-sanctioned oil tankers have continued to pass through the Strait of Hormuz despite Washington's naval blockade, raising questions about enforcement and the effectiveness of restrictions on one of the world's most critical energy routes. Shipping data showed that the Chinese-owned…...
Sanctioned Chinese Tanker Passes Hormuz Despite U. S. Naval Blockade
11+ hour, 40+ min ago (375+ words) Gulf economies face recession risks," U. S. LNG exports hit a" A Chinese-owned tanker under U. S. sanctions has passed the Strait of Hormuz despite the U. S. blockade of Iranian ports that began on Monday. Citing data from Kpler and Marine Traffic, Reuters reported that…...
The Future of Smart Ports in Singapore Requires More Than Terrestrial Networks
5+ hour, 2+ min ago (732+ words) As is evident, the terrestrial infrastructure alone is not enough to facilitate the "smart Port" functionalities. While our 5 G@SEA initiative provides fantastic coverage near the shore (about 15km from the coastline), a smart port actually starts hundreds of miles out…...
EU Shipping GHG Emissions Dropped by 3% in 2025
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (255+ words) The European Commission has published verified GHG emissions data gathered for EU-ETS compliance purposes for 2025. File Image / Pixabay GHG emissions from ships visiting EU ports slipped in 2025, according to the latest data. The European Commission has published verified GHG emissions…...
Three Tankers Attempt Hormuz Transit After US Flags Blockade
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (404+ words) (Bloomberg) -- Three tankers are attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz by sailing close to the Iranian coast, the first vessels to try and pass through the waterway since the US announced a blockade. The New Future, which has no…...
CII in 2026: How Carbon Intensity Impacts Ship Performance, Compliance and Earnings
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (420+ words) As enforcement tightens and scrutiny deepens, 2026 marks a turning point where operational efficiency and technical condition converge under the CII framework. CII measures how efficiently a vessel transports cargo by calculating CO" emissions per transport work, assigning ships an annual…...
Maritime compliance: FAQs on the Fuel EU Maritime (5th Edition)
2+ week, 4+ day ago (325+ words) (www. Maritime Cyprus. com) The Paris Agreement adopted in 2015 sets a common goal for global GHG emissions reduction, which is to keep the increase in global average temperature to at least well below 2 C above pre-industrial levels while aiming to…...
The Ticking Timebomb: The Q4 2025 Seafarers' Happiness Index
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (664+ words) The latest Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) from The Mission to Seafarers shows a modest improvement in wellbeing at the end of a volatile year, with the overall happiness score rising to7. 26 out of 10 in Q4 2025, up from 7. 05 in the previous quarter. The…...
Maritime Compliance Reminder: Polar Code Amendments 2026
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (357+ words) (www. Maritime Cyprus. com)From 1 January 2026, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Polar Code significantly expands its scope. It now mandates enhanced requirements for safety of navigation and voyage planning for additional vessel types operating in polar waters (Arctic and Antarctic…...
IMO: Beijing Convention on the Judicial Sale of Ships, into force 17 February 2026
3+ week, 19+ hour ago (540+ words) (www. Maritime Cyprus. com)The Beijing Convention on the Judicial Sale of Ships (officially the UN Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships) officially entered into force on February 17, 2026. Developed by UNCITRAL and adopted by the UN…...